| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $145.61 | 9.299% | $159.1503 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.66 | 3.477% | $203.4979 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.58 | 7.330% | $57.5074 | $57.51 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.95 | 9.486% | $182.7869 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.40 | 9.584% | $250.2899 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.64 | 4.666% | $217.3285 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.35 | 12.536% | $205.2094 | $205.21 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.19 | $1,275.7703 | $1,275.78 | $1,275.80 | $1,275.80 | |